1620
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page for Ludovicus Nonnius, Commentarius in Nomismata is a 1620 ink by Michel Lasne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy scene with two women on a raised platform. One woman holds a staff and a small figure, while the other has wings and a crown. Below them, two muscular men sit with a child and a sheep. Weapons, coins, and tools fill the background. The text at the bottom names the artist and the book’s subject—coins from ancient Rome. The detailed lines and shadows create depth, typical of this style. Look up engraving to see how artists use sharp tools to make prints like this.
Michel Lasne (Caen, ca. 1590–4 December 1667, Paris), was a French engraver, draughtsman and collector. Lasne was born in Caen and was the son of a goldsmith. He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp for…
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